Fire and Safety

About

DDS is committed to providing those individuals we serve, their guardians, and those dedicated employees providing services and resources a safe and healthy environment to reside and work. The Fire and Safety Services Division is a team of safety and emergency professionals that are dedicated to support this mission.

What Services Are Available?

Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
- Labor Action Coordination
Fire Prevention
- Fire and Life Safety Code Assistance
- Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan Review and Assistance
- Fire and Emergency Evacuation Drill Review
- Fire Prevention Training
Workplace Safety and Security
- OSHA Compliance
- Health and Safety Committees

Assistance

Helpful Resources

Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency Plan Templates
Fire Safety
- Fire Safety Forms
  - Residential Setting Fire and Life Safety Code Compliance Package.
- Fire and Evacuation Plan Templates
- E-Score FAQ
Labor Actions (Strikes)
- Provider Strike Contingency Form Template

Fire and Safety Contacts

Jake Manke, Director
- Email: Jacob.manke@ct.gov
Ashley Barr, Secretary
- Email: Ashley.barr@ct.gov
- Office:
Emergency Management
- Edward Urbansky, Planning Analyst
  - Email: Edward.urbansky@ct.gov
  - Cell: (203) 537-2629
OSHA and Workplace Safety
- Jill Abbey, Safety Program Officer
  - Email: jill.abbey@ct.gov
  - Cell: (203) 437-2890
Fire and Emergency Services
- Unit Supervisor
  - Michelle Palermo, Fire Lieutenant
    - Email: michelle.palermo@ct.gov
    - Cell: (203) 482-3687
- North Region
  - Eric D’Arcy, Fire Inspector
    - Email: eric.darcy@ct.gov
    - Cell: (860) 952-4697
- South Region
  - Kim Major, Firefighter
    - Email: Kimberly.major@ct.gov
    - Cell: (860) 571-1395
- West Region
  - Eugene Field, Firefighter
    - Email: eugene.field@ct.gov
    - Cell: (203) 572-7087
- Intermediate Care Facilities
  - Brian White, Firefighter
    - Email: brian.white@ct.gov
    - Cell: (860) 707-0703
On-Call Fire Inspector
- (860) 770-1911